HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Name: HANDLING OF MATERIALS at Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc.
Start: 06/21/2016

220161820006 · 06/21/2016 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury: DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification: HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type: Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation: Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity: Handling supplies or material
Injury source: ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury: BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost: 12
Mine experience: 0.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent): Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator: Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc.
Mine: 1200426

Narrative

The employee was in the process of opening the Draco Inspection Door for the #5 Hopper in the #5 Bag House. Once the door was opened material came out of the hopper onto the employee who was positioned below and off to the side of the hopper. The material, Envirolime, was hot and caused injuries to the employees neck, forearms, and eyes.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown